PM must raise Tate's extradition as a priority
Commenting on Andrew Tate's arrival to Florida today after Romanian prosecutors agreed to let him leave, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Lisa Smart MP said:
27 Feb 2025
Press Releases
Press releases from the Lib Dem media team
Pension Credit: Government’s “callous” stripping of Winter Fuel Payment leaves many “shivering in their homes”
Responding to the latest pension credit data showing that there are still 33,700 outstanding claims to be processed and that 114,500 claims were rejected - a 133% increase compared to last year.
27 Feb 2025
Dental appointments: millions “in urgent need” as Ministers “sit on their hands”
Responding to the BDA saying that the extra dental appointments promised by the Government will only cover a third of people who need urgent care, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
27 Feb 2025
Cancer survival rates: Lib Dems will put giving UK among best cancer survival rates at heart of priorities
Responding to research that shows the UK as lagging 10 to 15 years behind some other countries for cancer survival rates, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
27 Feb 2024
Lib Dems table motion calling on Parliament to rebuke Lee Anderson’s Islamophobic comments
The Liberal Democrats have tabled a censure motion, calling on Parliament to rebuke Lee Anderson’s Islamophobic remarks and calling for him to come to the House and apologise.
27 Feb 2024
Bathing Water announcement: Half-baked which does not ban sewage in swimming spots
Responding to the government announcing more designated bathing water locations, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
27 Feb 2024
Lee Anderson: Sunak needs to condemn his comments for what they are
Responding to Rishi Sunak and Mark Harper’s latest comments on Lee Anderson this morning, LiberalDemocrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
26 Feb 2024
Ed Davey sets out plan to give UK best cancer survival rates in the world
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has unveiled a new plan to bring UK cancer survival rates in line with the best performing countries in the world, through a strategy of increasing cancer research funding and improving diagnosis and treatment.
26 Feb 2024
Liberal Democrats seek to strengthen new anti-SLAPPs legislation
The Liberal Democrats are proposing to strengthen a government backed Private Members Bill.
23 Feb 2024
Energy Charter Treaty: Govt finally listens to Lib Dem calls after months of delay
Responding to the news that the UK will withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, Liberal Democrat Climate and Energy spokesperson, Wera Hobhouse MP said:
22 Feb 2024
Ceasefire vote: We need an urgent end to humanitarian catastrophe
Responding to the series of votes in Parliament regarding a ceasefire in the Israel Gaza conflict, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:
22 Feb 2024
NAO report: Rural communities left in the slow lane
Responding to a new National Audit Office report which says it is unclear whether the government's programme to expand connectivitiy in rural areas will be delivered on time, Liberal Democrat Media spokesperson, Jamie Stone MP said:
22 Feb 2024